Ellen has stood and spoken up for us — now it’s our turn.

We, the Women for Ellen Leadership Council, are asking women to speak up, reach out, and ensure that a strong voice for women returns to Austin. Women for Ellen is your opportunity.

Women provided State Representative Ellen Cohen with the decisive margin of victory in 2006 and 2008. For Ellen to win in 2010, women across the political spectrum must cast their ballots for her once again. We are asking you to help “Educate, Enlist and Engage” the women in your circle. Educate them about Ellen’s leadership on women’s issues, Enlist them to join Women for Ellen, and Engage them to vote for Ellen!

Ellen’s career—both prior to and in elected office—is dedicated to issues especially important to women. While education, health care, the environment and matters of equity are not solely “women’s issues,” we know that women care deeply about such matters, investing time and energy to improve the lives of their families and friends.

Ellen has never faced a problem that she believed couldn’t be solved through determination and hard work. “Bringing People Together. Getting Things Done.” It’s what she does best. Now let’s follow her lead and send her back to Austin. Thank you for your support!

—The Women for Ellen Leadership Council

Educate Yourself & Others

Ellen Cohen has a long history and a legislative record of service to women and issues important to women. Learn More »

Marcie Tautenhahn
“I am for Ellen Cohen because she supports cancer research. And who is more qualified than a survivor herself? Thank you, Ellen.”
Marcela Beth Berg
“Ellen supports Planned Parenthood - she is pro-women!”
Phyllis Cohen
“I have known Ellen for 25 years and four years ago when she decided to run I was thrilled. I’m even more thrilled now that after four years she’s been my representative. She is one of the most hardworking, dedicated and passionate people you will ever know – totally supportive of her constituents’ needs. I’m looking forward to her serving us in the future in Austin. Please vote for Ellen.”
Eileen Olson
“Ellen is a true woman’s woman. Tough, intelligent and compassionate, with a natural ability to bring people together and to lead.”
Andrea White
“Ellen is one of our best legislators, a remarkable woman, and a hard worker. I love her.”
Kelli Gill
“A professor once told me that there was no logic in law; clearly, he did not know Ellen Cohen. She is a pragmatist and I wish we could clone her to fill the state house!”
The Hon. Debra Danburg
“I support Ellen Cohen because she is a serious, committed, and effective representative of her district. Ellen went to Austin well-prepared. She makes us all proud with her professionalism, compassion, and record of success on issues that really do matter. She has earned the respect of the entire broad diversity that constitutes the Texas Legislature.”
Abby Whitmire
“When I hear the phrase "Don't Mess With Texas Women," I think of Ellen Cohen. When it comes to the issues that matter most to Texas Women, she is unwavering and simply gets. it. done. ”
Melissa Glueck
“Ellen is a dedicated, effective representative who is responsive to the needs of her constituents. Her intelligence and grasp of issues are outshone only by her goodness. Ellen is 'good people.'”
Bobbie Nau
“Ellen is a role model for all politicians.”

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